1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Base Coupe 2-door 5.7l 80k Miles on 2040-cars
Perryville, Arkansas, United States
1976 Pontiac Grand Prix with barely over 80000 miles. The engine is very strong and I just had the transmission gasket and filter replaced. Brakes adjusted and the mechanic said it was the first time it was ever done because the factory tabs were still on the back. All of the glass is great. I do have new window, door and trunk seals that are included but not installed. Seats all have great padding but the covering has been dried out with age. The headliner, visors, dash are in great shape. Cigarette lighter and ashtray have never been used. It has an after market radio that sounds lousy because it's hooked up to the original speakers. I do have the Original AM radio. Rally wheels with the original hubcaps in the trunk. One screw is missing on the inside door pull handle drivers side. The vinyl top is shot. From what I can tell there is only surface rust. I was going to do away with it if I kept it but a new one is about 150 on ebay. All lights work and all lenses are fine. The body is fine with no dents. The stick on side chrome is missing in spots (another item I was going to do away with) A/C has been converted to 134 but only works sometimes. From what I can tell it just needs paint and seat coverings to make it really nice. I had purchased this car from a professor at the local college who was transferring to West Virginia with his family. He told me he got the car from his uncle a about 20,000 miles and has had it ever since. Overall I really don't think you'll find another car in better condition at 38 years old. The starting bid is my reserve so high bidder gets it. I would not be scared to drive this anywhere. Fly in, drive home. THANKS FOR LOOKING |
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